Heavy Snow — Tacoma Area, Washington

2017-02-05 to 2017-02-06 · Tacoma Area, Washington

Event narrative

Numerous NWS spotters reported snowfall ranging from 4 to 15 inches across the zone during the warning period.

Wider weather episode

Snow began falling in the Cascades on Saturday, February 4, then develop over the Western Washington lowlands on Sunday, February 5, and continued into Monday, February 6. Snow amounts over the lowlands varied widely, from less than an inch in locations near large bodies of water to more than a foot over higher terrain. The storm resulted in snowy and icy roads, widespread power outages, and closures of schools and businesses.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 677552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.